Christopher Lord
The Opener
Cats on leads, presidents without planes and Lou Bega performing for the forces. Plus: Jimmy O Yang on Hollywood and stand-up.
Thoughts that count
Five Monocle writers take the pulse of their fields of expertise, from Taiwanese resilience and the future of French politics to the pitfalls of fashion nostalgia and what's next for broadcast journalism.
War of words
Since the 1970s, London has been home to the Arab media’s dissenting voices. But amid a Saudi and Qatar squabble, the press now crackles with opinions, anger and propaganda.
Architecture
From a fishmarket turned tourist attraction in Oman to a smart Spanish ceramics brand, we delve deep into the world of contemporary design.
Ghosts of the past
Belgium has opened a new embassy in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This soft-power flourish will struggle to repair relations with the old colonial master, with the DRC on a worrying course.
Talking points
From US midterms to political trouble-makers, we look at the events, nations and people poised to influence and define 2018.
Softly does it
Our annual survey of the nations that best use their gentler sides to get things done.
Diplomacy
Checking in with the ambassador in Rome, why Japan is looking to Latin America and the art of the ambassadorial Christmas card.
The vision thing
From a state-of-the-art concert hall to an international court and the murkiest waters of diplomacy, we meet the leaders who trust their instincts in tricky times.
